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Auto Costs & Prices (2026)

158 pricing benchmarks to help you evaluate your auto quote.

Price Points

158

Subcategories

Price Range

$5 – $15,000

What real auto quotes look like

Updated August 24, 2026 with 126 new quotes added in the last 30 days.

We analyzed 766 real auto quotes submitted to QuoteScore. The median fairness score was 45/100. On the quotes we flagged as overpriced, the median overcharge was $588.

Line item from a real quote	Quoted	Fair range	Verdict
Replace Both Headlight Assemblies	$643	$300–$800	FAIR
New/Reman Engine Replacement (Installed)	$13,000	$5,000–$15,000	HIGH
OEM Radiator Replacement	$2,400	$400–$1,500	HIGH

Recent anonymized examples pulled live from our database. No names, companies, or addresses are ever shown.

AC

Service / Item	Low	Average	High
AC System Diagnostic (job)	$50	$125	$200
Heater Core Replacement (job)	$500	$1,000	$2,000

Auto Electrical

Service / Item	Low	Average	High
ABS Module Replacement (job)	$500	$1,000	$2,000
Battery Replacement (each)	$100	$200	$400
Ignition Coil Replacement (each) (each)	$75	$200	$350
Key Fob Programming (each)	$50	$150	$400
MAF Sensor Replacement (job)	$150	$300	$500
Power Window Motor (each) (each)	$200	$350	$600
Starter Motor Replacement (job)	$300	$550	$900

Body

Service / Item	Low	Average	High
Bumper Repair (minor dent/scratch) (each)	$200	$500	$1,000
Bumper Replacement (painted) (each)	$500	$1,200	$2,500
Door Ding/Dent Repair (PDR) (each)	$50	$150	$300
Fender Repair (each)	$300	$700	$1,500
Full Panel Repaint (panel)	$300	$700	$1,500
Full Vehicle Paint Job (premium/clear coat) (job)	$3,000	$6,000	$12,000
Full Vehicle Paint Job (single stage) (job)	$1,000	$3,000	$5,000
Rust Repair (per panel) (panel)	$200	$600	$1,500
Scratch Repair/Touch-Up (each)	$50	$200	$500

Brakes

Service / Item	Low	Average	High
ABS Module Replacement (job)	$500	$1,000	$2,000
Brake Caliper Replacement (single) (each)	$200	$400	$700
Brake Fluid Flush (job)	$70	$130	$200
Brake Line Repair (each)	$150	$300	$550
Brake Line Repair (job)	$150	$350	$600
Front Brake Pad Replacement (axle)	$150	$300	$500
Front Brake Pads + Rotors (axle)	$300	$500	$800
Full Brake Job (All 4 Wheels Pads+Rotors) (job)	$600	$1,000	$1,600
Rear Brake Pad Replacement (axle)	$150	$300	$500
Rear Brake Pads + Rotors (axle)	$300	$500	$800

Cooling

Service / Item	Low	Average	High
Heater Core Replacement (job)	$500	$1,000	$2,000
Radiator Hose Replacement (job)	$100	$250	$450
Radiator Replacement (job)	$400	$800	$1,500
Thermostat Replacement (job)	$150	$300	$500

Detailing

Service / Item	Low	Average	High
Basic Exterior Wash & Wax (job)	$50	$100	$175
Ceramic Coating (job)	$500	$1,200	$2,500
Full Detail (interior + exterior) (job)	$150	$300	$500
Full Interior Detail (job)	$100	$200	$350
Headlight Restoration (pair)	$50	$100	$200
Paint Correction/Polish (job)	$200	$500	$1,000

Diagnostic

Service / Item	Low	Average	High
Diagnostic Fee / Check Engine Light (visit)	$75	$130	$200
Pre-Purchase Inspection (visit)	$100	$175	$300

Electrical

Service / Item	Low	Average	High
Key Fob Programming (each)	$50	$200	$400
Transponder Key Replacement (each)	$150	$350	$600

Electrical/AC

Service / Item	Low	Average	High
AC Compressor Replacement (job)	$500	$900	$1,500
AC Condenser Replacement (job)	$400	$700	$1,200
AC Evaporator Replacement (job)	$600	$1,100	$1,800
AC Recharge (R134a) (job)	$100	$200	$350
Alternator Replacement (job)	$300	$550	$900
Battery Replacement (each)	$100	$200	$350
Starter Motor Replacement (job)	$250	$500	$800
Window Motor/Regulator (each)	$200	$350	$600

Engine

Service / Item	Low	Average	High
Catalytic Converter Replacement (each)	$800	$1,500	$3,000
EGR Valve Replacement (job)	$200	$400	$700
EGR Valve Replacement (job)	$150	$350	$600
Engine Mount Replacement (each)	$200	$500	$900
Engine Rebuild (job)	$2,000	$4,500	$8,000
Engine Replacement (new/crate) (job)	$5,000	$8,000	$15,000
Engine Replacement (used/reman) (job)	$2,500	$5,000	$10,000
Engine Replacement (used/reman) (job)	$2,500	$4,500	$8,000
Exhaust Manifold Repair/Replace (job)	$300	$700	$1,500
Fuel Injector Replacement (set) (job)	$500	$1,000	$2,000
Fuel Pump Replacement (job)	$400	$800	$1,400
Fuel Pump Replacement (job)	$400	$800	$1,500
Head Gasket Replacement (job)	$1,200	$2,000	$3,500
Head Gasket Replacement (V6/V8) (job)	$1,500	$2,500	$4,500
Head Gasket Replacement (inline 4) (job)	$1,000	$1,800	$3,000
Intake Manifold Gasket (job)	$300	$600	$1,100
Intake Manifold Gasket (job)	$300	$700	$1,400
Mass Air Flow Sensor (job)	$150	$300	$500
Oil Change - Conventional (job)	$30	$50	$80
Oil Change - Full Synthetic (job)	$60	$90	$140
Oil Pan Gasket Replacement (job)	$300	$600	$1,200
Oxygen Sensor Replacement (each)	$150	$300	$500
Radiator Replacement (job)	$400	$700	$1,200
Serpentine Belt Replacement (job)	$100	$200	$350
Spark Plug Replacement (4-cyl) (set)	$100	$200	$350
Spark Plug Replacement (V6/V8) (set)	$200	$400	$700
Thermostat Replacement (job)	$150	$300	$500
Timing Belt Replacement (job)	$400	$800	$1,500
Timing Belt/Chain Replacement (job)	$500	$1,000	$2,000
Timing Chain Replacement (job)	$800	$1,500	$2,800
Turbo/Supercharger Repair (job)	$1,000	$2,500	$5,000
Turbocharger Replacement (job)	$1,500	$3,000	$5,500
Valve Cover Gasket Replacement (job)	$150	$350	$700
Valve Cover Gasket Replacement (job)	$150	$350	$800
Water Pump Replacement (job)	$300	$600	$1,000
Water Pump Replacement (job)	$300	$600	$1,200

Exhaust

Service / Item	Low	Average	High
Exhaust Manifold Replacement (job)	$400	$800	$1,500
Exhaust Pipe Repair/Replace (job)	$150	$350	$600
Exhaust Pipe Replacement (job)	$200	$450	$800
Flex Pipe Replacement (job)	$200	$400	$700
Flex Pipe Replacement (job)	$200	$400	$700
Muffler Replacement (job)	$150	$300	$550
Muffler Replacement (job)	$150	$350	$700
Oxygen Sensor Replacement (each)	$150	$300	$500

Glass

Service / Item	Low	Average	High
Rear Window Replacement (each)	$200	$450	$800
Side Window Replacement (each)	$150	$350	$600
Window Tinting (full vehicle) (job)	$150	$350	$700
Windshield Chip Repair (each)	$30	$75	$150
Windshield Replacement (each)	$200	$400	$800

Labor Rate

Service / Item	Low	Average	High
Dealership Labor Rate (hour)	$140	$190	$275
Independent Shop Labor Rate (hour)	$80	$130	$180
Specialty/European Shop Labor Rate (hour)	$150	$200	$300

Maintenance

Service / Item	Low	Average	High
30K/60K/90K Mile Service (job)	$200	$500	$1,000
Coolant System Flush (job)	$100	$175	$300
Differential Fluid Change (job)	$75	$150	$300
Power Steering Fluid Flush (job)	$75	$150	$250
Transfer Case Fluid Change (job)	$75	$150	$250
Transmission Service (drain & fill) (job)	$75	$150	$300

Misc

Service / Item	Low	Average	High
Air Filter Replacement (each)	$15	$30	$60
Cabin Air Filter Replacement (each)	$20	$50	$80
Coolant Flush (job)	$75	$150	$250
Fuel System Cleaning/Injection Service (job)	$100	$200	$350
Headlight Bulb Replacement (each)	$20	$60	$150
Shop Supplies / Environmental Fee (job)	$5	$25	$60
Wiper Blade Replacement (pair) (pair)	$20	$40	$70

Steering

Service / Item	Low	Average	High
Power Steering Pump Replacement (job)	$300	$600	$1,100
Power Steering Rack Replacement (job)	$800	$1,500	$2,500
Rack and Pinion Replacement (job)	$500	$1,200	$2,500
Wheel Alignment (4-wheel) (job)	$75	$130	$200

Suspension

Service / Item	Low	Average	High
Alignment - 4 Wheel (job)	$75	$125	$200
Ball Joint Replacement (each) (each)	$200	$400	$700
Ball Joint Replacement (each) (each)	$150	$350	$600
Control Arm Replacement (each)	$200	$450	$800
Control Arm Replacement (each) (each)	$200	$450	$800
Leaf Spring Replacement (pair) (pair)	$400	$800	$1,500
Power Steering Pump Replacement (job)	$300	$550	$900
Power Steering Rack Replacement (job)	$500	$1,000	$1,800
Shock Absorber Replacement (pair) (pair)	$300	$550	$900
Stabilizer/Sway Bar Link Replace (pair)	$75	$200	$400
Strut Replacement (pair) (pair)	$400	$700	$1,200
Strut Replacement (pair, front) (pair)	$400	$800	$1,400
Strut Replacement (pair, rear) (pair)	$350	$700	$1,200
Sway Bar Link Replacement (pair)	$100	$250	$450
Sway Bar Link Replacement (pair) (pair)	$100	$250	$450
Tie Rod End Replacement (each)	$150	$300	$500
Tie Rod End Replacement (each) (each)	$100	$250	$450
Wheel Alignment (4-wheel) (job)	$75	$120	$200
Wheel Bearing Replacement (each)	$250	$500	$800
Wheel Bearing Replacement (each) (each)	$250	$500	$900

Tires

Service / Item	Low	Average	High
Flat Tire Repair/Patch (each)	$15	$30	$50
Tire (economy, each) (each)	$60	$100	$150
Tire (mid-range, each) (each)	$100	$160	$220
Tire (premium, each) (each)	$150	$250	$400
Tire Mount & Balance (each) (each)	$15	$30	$50
Tire Rotation (job)	$20	$40	$75

Transmission

Service / Item	Low	Average	High
Automatic Transmission Rebuild (job)	$1,800	$3,000	$5,000
CV Axle Replacement (per side) (each)	$200	$400	$700
CV Axle/Half Shaft Replacement (each)	$200	$400	$700
Clutch Replacement (Manual) (job)	$800	$1,400	$2,500
Differential Service (job)	$100	$200	$400
Manual Transmission Clutch Replacement (job)	$800	$1,400	$2,500
Torque Converter Replacement (job)	$600	$1,200	$2,000
Transmission Fluid Change/Flush (job)	$100	$200	$400
Transmission Mount Replacement (job)	$150	$350	$600
Transmission Rebuild (job)	$2,500	$4,000	$7,000
Transmission Replacement (Reman) (job)	$3,000	$5,000	$8,000
U-Joint Replacement (each)	$150	$350	$600
U-Joint Replacement (each)	$100	$250	$450

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